On Hanukkah, which means to dedicate, the Jews regained control of Jerusalem and rededicated the Temple. After recovering Jerusalem and the Temple, Judah ordered the Temple to be cleansed, a new altar to be built and new holy vessels to be made. According to the Talmud, olive oil was required for the Temple’s menorah, which needed to burn all the way through the night for 8 nights. They only had adequate oil for 1 night. Miraculously it burned for eight days which was how long it took to make new oil for the menorah. Hanukkah is the celebration of this miracle.
Kosher comes from a complete set of rules that come from the Torah, which are extremely complex and explicity states which are allowed and prohibited. Animals must have cloven hoves and chew their cud. Fish must have fins and scales. Other types of food must be in part fixed by a Jewish person. It differs how closely people go by these requirements.
During the holiday season many Jewish people hold very closely to the rules of Kosher food. Therefore, it is important when chosing food to offer to your Jewish friend and business partners that you consult someone that knows Kosher food requirement. Giving gifts to your Jewish friends during the Chanukah holiday season will prove that you respect their beleifs.
Basketsbyrita understands Kosher food and offers a few choices for gift giving.
This year’s Hanukkah celebration takes place December 11 – 19, 2009. Often times businesses give gifts to their staff and to illustrate their appreciation. If they give a Kosher gift they show they have paid attention. So, for the Jewish business people on your list select a Kosher gift basket as a customer thank you gift for the holidays. Our organic fruit gift basket is also a good choice for a Hanukkah gift basket. The Hanukkah gift basket contains foods that meet the requirement to be called Kosher. Basketsbyrita also includes menorah candles for the Menorah to add to the celebration. I great way to illustrate respect for your friends and clients at the holiday season. http://www.basketsbyrita.com
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